MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS

MICROSOFT WINDOWS DRIVER KIT

These license terms are an agreement between Microsoft Corporation (or based on where you live, one
of its affiliates) and you. Please read them. They apply to the software named above, which includes
the media on which you received it, if any. The terms also apply to any Microsoft
 updates,
 supplements,
 Internet-based services, and
 support services
for this software, unless other terms accompany those items. If so, those terms apply.
By using the software, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the
software.
If you comply with these license terms, you have the rights below.
1. INSTALLATION AND USE RIGHTS.
a. Installation and Use. One user may install and use any number of copies of the software on
your devices to design, develop and test your programs.
b. Included Microsoft Programs. The software contains other Microsoft programs. In some
cases, those programs and the license terms that apply to your use of them are addressed
specifically in these license terms. For all other included Microsoft programs, these license terms
govern your use.
c. Device Simulation Framework. One user may install and use any number of copies of the
Device Simulation Framework on your devices for the sole purpose of testing the interoperability
of your devices, drivers and firmware with Windows. For the avoidance of doubt, the Device
Simulation Framework shall not be used for testing software you have designed and developed
using a software development kit other than the Windows Driver Kit.
d. Third Party Programs. The software contains third party programs. These license terms as
well as any license terms accompanying the third party program files apply to your use of them.
2. ADDITIONAL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS AND/OR USE RIGHTS.
a. Distributable Code. The software contains code that you are permitted to distribute in
programs you develop if you comply with the terms below.
i. Right to Use and Distribute. The code and text files listed below are “Distributable
Code.”
 REDIST.TXT Files. You may copy and distribute the object code form of code listed
in REDIST.TXT files.
 Sample Code. You may modify, copy and distribute only in object code form the
sample code found in the SRC directory of the Windows Driver Kit, except that you
may also modify, copy, and distribute in source code form the sample code listed in
the SAMPLES.TXT file. 
 Third Party Distribution. You may permit distributors of your programs to copy and
distribute the Distributable Code as part of those programs.
ii. Distribution Requirements. For any Distributable Code you distribute, you must
 add significant primary functionality to it in your programs;
 require distributors and external end users to agree to terms that protect it at least
as much as this agreement;
 display your valid copyright notice on your programs; and
 indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Microsoft from any claims, including
attorneys’ fees, related to the distribution or use of your programs.
iii. Distribution Restrictions. You may not
 alter any copyright, trademark or patent notice in the Distributable Code;
 use Microsoft’s trademarks in your programs’ names or in a way that suggests your
programs come from or are endorsed by Microsoft;
 distribute Distributable Code to run on a platform other than the Windows platform;
  include Distributable Code in malicious, deceptive or unlawful programs; or
 modify or distribute the source code of any Distributable Code so that any part of it
becomes subject to an Excluded License. An Excluded License is one that requires,
as a condition of use, modification or distribution, that
 the code be disclosed or distributed in source code form; or
 others have the right to modify it.
3. SCOPE OF LICENSE. The software is licensed, not sold. This agreement only gives you some rights
to use the software. Microsoft reserves all other rights. Unless applicable law gives you more rights
despite this limitation, you may use the software only as expressly permitted in this agreement. In
doing so, you must comply with any technical limitations in the software that only allow you to use it
in certain ways. You may not
 work around any technical limitations in the software;
 reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the software, except and only to the extent that
applicable law expressly permits, despite this limitation;
 make more copies of the software than specified in this agreement or allowed by applicable law,
despite this limitation;
 publish the software for others to copy;
 rent, lease or lend the software;
 transfer the software or this agreement to any third party; or
 use the software for commercial software hosting services.
4. BACKUP COPY. You may make one backup copy of the software. You may use it only to reinstall
the software.
5. DOCUMENTATION. Any person that has valid access to your computer or internal network may
copy and use the documentation for your internal, reference purposes.
6. EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. The software is subject to United States export laws and regulations.
You must comply with all domestic and international export laws and regulations that apply to the
software. These laws include restrictions on destinations, end users and end use. For additional
information, see www.microsoft.com/exporting.
7. SUPPORT SERVICES. Because this software is “as is,” we may not provide support services for it.
8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This agreement, and the terms for supplements, updates, Internet-based
services and support services that you use, are the entire agreement for the software and support
services.
9. APPLICABLE LAW.
a. United States. If you acquired the software in the United States, Washington state law governs
the interpretation of this agreement and applies to claims for breach of it, regardless of conflict of
laws principles. The laws of the state where you live govern all other claims, including claims
under state consumer protection laws, unfair competition laws, and in tort.
b. Outside the United States. If you acquired the software in any other country, the laws of that
country apply.
10. LEGAL EFFECT. This agreement describes certain legal rights. You may have other rights under
the laws of your country. You may also have rights with respect to the party from whom you
acquired the software. This agreement does not change your rights under the laws of your country if
the laws of your country do not permit it to do so.
11. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY. The software is licensed “as-is.” You bear the risk of
using it. Microsoft gives no express warranties, guarantees or conditions. You may have
additional consumer rights under your local laws which this agreement cannot change.
To the extent permitted under your local laws, Microsoft excludes the implied warranties
of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement.
12. LIMITATION ON AND EXCLUSION OF REMEDIES AND DAMAGES. You can recover from
Microsoft and its suppliers only direct damages up to U.S. $5.00. You cannot recover any
other damages, including consequential, lost profits, special, indirect or incidental
damages.
This limitation applies to
  anything related to the software, services, content (including code) on third party Internet sites,
or third party programs; and
 claims for breach of contract, breach of warranty, guarantee or condition, strict liability,
negligence, or other tort to the extent permitted by applicable law.
It also applies even if Microsoft knew or should have known about the possibility of the damages.
The above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you because your country may not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental, consequential or other damages.
Please note: As this software is distributed in Quebec, Canada, some of the clauses in this
agreement are provided below in French.

Remarque : Ce logiciel étant distribué au Québec, Canada, certaines des clauses dans ce
contrat sont fournies ci-dessous en français.
EXONÉRATION DE GARANTIE. Le logiciel visé par une licence est offert « tel quel ». Toute utilisation
de ce logiciel est à votre seule risque et péril. Microsoft n’accorde aucune autre garantie expresse. Vous
pouvez bénéficier de droits additionnels en vertu du droit local sur la protection des consommateurs, que
ce contrat ne peut modifier. La ou elles sont permises par le droit locale, les garanties implicites de
qualité marchande, d’adéquation à un usage particulier et d’absence de contrefaçon sont exclues.
LIMITATION DES DOMMAGES-INTÉRÊTS ET EXCLUSION DE RESPONSABILITÉ POUR LES
DOMMAGES. Vous pouvez obtenir de Microsoft et de ses fournisseurs une indemnisation en cas de
dommages directs uniquement à hauteur de 5,00 $ US. Vous ne pouvez prétendre à aucune
indemnisation pour les autres dommages, y compris les dommages spéciaux, indirects ou accessoires et
pertes de bénéfices.
Cette limitation concerne :
 tout ce qui est relié au logiciel, aux services ou au contenu (y compris le code) figurant sur des
sites Internet tiers ou dans des programmes tiers ; et
 les réclamations au titre de violation de contrat ou de garantie, ou au titre de responsabilité
stricte, de négligence ou d’une autre faute dans la limite autorisée par la loi en vigueur.
Elle s’applique également, même si Microsoft connaissait ou devrait connaître l’éventualité d’un tel
dommage. Si votre pays n’autorise pas l’exclusion ou la limitation de responsabilité pour les dommages
indirects, accessoires ou de quelque nature que ce soit, il se peut que la limitation ou l’exclusion ci-dessus
ne s’appliquera pas à votre égard.
EFFET JURIDIQUE. Le présent contrat décrit certains droits juridiques. Vous pourriez avoir d’autres
droits prévus par les lois de votre pays. Le présent contrat ne modifie pas les droits que vous confèrent
les lois de votre pays si celles-ci ne le permettent pas.